Animals: Zoo
National Zoo - Just for Kids
At the National Zoo's website, you can solve jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, take a virtual world tour, send an e-card, learn about animals and their names.
Switch Zoo
Switch Zoo encourages students to re-arrange parts of animals into new animals. An interesting perspective.
U.S. National Zoo at the Smithsonian
NetVet, an electronic zoo, is an in-depth aide about caring for pets.
Animal Detector
In contrast to zoos is a wonderful site called Animal Detector.
It describes a family who left enticing food on the back porch at night so they could photograph and video nocturnal animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association Tools for Educators
The American Veterinary Medical Association sees a growing need for veterinarians and has created materials to help you cultivate your students' interest in science, technology, and veterinary medicine.
A good resource for students who show an interest in helping animals.
Zoos are a popular topic for younger students. Think about how you can use your student's interest in animals to motivate them in subject areas from geography to math to history to biology.
Other Areas To Check Out...
• Animals: Conservation
• Animals: Sea Life
• Biology
• National Science Teachers Association - Content and Research
• Teacher Training: Math, Science and Technology Sampler
• Technology Policies and Planning
• The Sounds of Animals Around the World
• Treks and Primary Sources
• Virtual Schools Sampler
• Wetlands and Rainforests and Prairies